Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 956 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Investor Relations & Governance Solutions
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Nasdaq has surged to the top of AI recommendations, becoming the leading brand for investor relations solutions. This rise reflects a broader trend where AI answers have become more specific, favoring established market players like for derivatives and specialists like for crowdfunding services.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Routinely cited as the official, though delayed, source for short interest data. | 30% | |
| 2 | Frequently recommended alongside | 28% | |
| 3 | Established as the top choice for regulated crypto derivatives futures and options. | 26% | |
| 4 | The most consistent AI recommendation for Reg A+ stock transfer agents. | 24% | |
| 5 | Often mentioned as a key provider for Reg A+ crowdfunding transfer services. | 21% | |
| 6 | 19% | ||
| 7 | 15% | ||
| 8 | Rose dramatically to lead IR software recommendations since January 2026. | 15% | |
| 9 | 15% | ||
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 14% | ||
| 13 | Frequently named for its deep liquidity in the crypto options market. | 14% | |
| 14 | 14% | ||
| 15 | 12% | ||
| 16 | 12% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 8% | ||
| 21 | 8% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 7% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
finra.org is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 28% of analyzed answers.
Rose from a 30% mention rate in November 2025 to 83% in March 2026.
“Not being associated with director recruitment.” → “Being cited alongside NYSE as a resource for sourcing directors since February 2026.”
Mention rate fell from a high of 92% in December 2025 to 70% in March 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31% | 32% | ||
| 32% | 17% | ||
| 23% | 29% | ||
| 28% | 29% | ||
| 20% | 25% |
The two models disagree most about VStock Transfer (ChatGPT #4, Google #16) and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (ChatGPT #22, Google #12).
Nasdaq has surged to the top of AI recommendations, becoming the leading brand for investor relations solutions. This rise reflects a broader trend where AI answers have become more specific, favoring established market players like CME Group for derivatives and specialists like Colonial Stock Transfer for crowdfunding services.
Across 956 AI responses, FINRA is mentioned most, named in 30% of them, followed by S3 Partners (28%) and CME Group (26%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 956 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Early responses favored `getirwin-com` and general-purpose CRMs. Since January 2026, `Nasdaq-com` and its `
Nasdaq-com-3` product emerged as the dominant recommendations, frequently mentioned by both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for their comprehensive, market-backed feature sets.
I want to manage our company's investor relations and communications. What's the best IR software?
Early responses favored `getirwin-com` and general-purpose CRMs. Since January 2026, `Nasdaq-com` and its `
Nasdaq-com-3` product emerged as the dominant recommendations, frequently mentioned by both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for their comprehensive, market-backed feature sets.
AI responses consistently frame the choice as a trade-off between timeliness and official sourcing. `FINRA-org` is always presented as the authoritative source for delayed, bi-monthly reports, while services like `-com` and `s3partners-com` are highlighted for providing more frequent, real-time estimates by aggregating lending data.
Brands mentioned
Which service provides the most accurate short interest data?
AI responses consistently frame the choice as a trade-off between timeliness and official sourcing. `FINRA-org` is always presented as the authoritative source for delayed, bi-monthly reports, while services like `
Ortex-com` and `s3partners-com` are highlighted for providing more frequent, real-time estimates by aggregating lending data.